Minority Business Growth Alliance

12/13/2021

Hello Colleagues!
We have been nominated for an Atomic Grant from the Passion Collective! But we can’t win without a lot of votes!

We will be focusing on Fundraising in 2022, with a goal to create additional capacity and support to ensuring we can continue to serve BIPOC Business – this grant could be a great start to something!

Please take a moment to vote for MBGA by using the below link and forward this link to friends and family to vote – would love it if you could also post this on your social media feed!
Let’s see if we can win this!

Atomic® Grants give cash and coaching to women who are making positive change happen. We launched in 2019 and saw a terrific response from women who were seeking change — from deepening or evolving their careers to helping other women with new business ideas.

11/18/2021

You are invited to a luncheon and discussion on Health & Equity centered on Bukata Hayes' Book: "Write on Race, to be Right on Race". Guest speakers include MBGA business owner Chaz Sandifer, CEO/Founder of among other fascinating and insightful folks.
Find out more and get your ticket now -

Stamp Connect Presents: Team Up For Health Equity

11/15/2021

Tune in this morning!
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2021/11/15/how-an-equitable-economic-recovery-benefits-us-all MPR News

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy, but economic recovery has been strong in 2021. As the economy recovers, it’s crucial for the Twin Cities to close the economic opportunity gap, according to a new report released by the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

11/02/2021

In recognition of National American Indian Heritage Month, we are excited to share another local success story.
Northland Visions has been a thriving specialty store for over 20 years, growing from a home-based, mail-order business into a gallery and retail space where one can find treasures of the land, original items made by Native peoples from the Woodland and Plains tribes of the upper Midwest in what is now Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, Canada and other northern states stretching from Montana to the east coast.
"Many people in the community have very great pride in our success and they are feeling a sense of ownership. We here at Northland Visions are proud to be a part of this growing community, to share with others what the community has to offer through arts, foods and the culture."
https://northlandvisions.com/
Before the snow begins to fly, get to their shop to see all their beautiful treasures, local foods, glorious art, and beads!
Forget jigsaw puzzles - the craft of beading is so much more fun. Northland Visions - Native Art & Gifts

10/28/2021

The 8-block American Indian Cultural Corridor celebrates Native American art & commerce. Read the full story: The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/20/arts/minneapolis-native-american-culture.html

The eight-block American Indian Cultural Corridor celebrates Native American art and commerce.

10/28/2021

L. Wilson, MBGA could not be happier for you! Being included on the For(bes) The Culture Inaugural 50 Champions List is no small accomplishment. You have earned your place!!! Passion, commitment, vision, determination and compassion - you bring all these things to the table Teto - WAY TO GO! You are making a positive difference in the lives of so many, in your neighborhood, community and beyond.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ali-jackson-jolley/2021/10/26/introducing-forbes-the-culture-50-celebrating-the-champions-investing-in-black-and-brown-success-1/?
Wilson's Image Barbers & Stylists Forbes

Our inaugural listing of the Black and Brown leaders making the most of impact through their capital, creativity and connections.

10/25/2021

Dayton’s Project Opens to the Public Nov. 18
Project leaders have scheduled a “maker’s market” featuring 30 local vendors.
The maker’s market aims to play on Minnesotans’ nostalgia for holiday shopping at Dayton’s — and potentially lure some new tenants in the process. “This is an incubator model that will help smaller retailers get their feet under them for a more permanent location in the building,” the spokeswoman said. https://tcbmag.com/daytons-project-opens-to-the-public-nov-18/?

Dayton's Project leaders have scheduled a “maker’s market” featuring 30 vendors. It's the first time the building will open to the public.

10/25/2021

She saw a need, envisioned a solution and created a thriving business, Roseline’s Candles
Founder, visionary, creator. Roseline started Roseline’s Brands to meet a dire need we have in our communities: a need for more sustainable business practices. We must care for each other and the world in every act. In business, in life, and in our homes.
Today is a perfect day to enjoy this enchanting shop; https://roselinescandles.com/ Thank you Roseline.

The world is too precious to fill it with waste. And your body too precious to expose to unnecessary junk. Meet a new kind of candle. One that’s made sustainably from start to finish, and created with the highest quality ingredients—including 100% soy wax and the safest of scents. Not only do th...

10/22/2021

Recently reminded of a dynamic enterprise we thought you'd enjoy getting to know.
This operation is passionate about entrepreneurs and committed to helping new businesses succeed. Check-out ACTV Marketing, sharp, insightful, and subject-experts in the digital marketing and advertising space.
CEO, Daniel Okon describes ACTV as a "growth accelerator partnering with founders to increase sales and grow their brands in the ecommerce space with ease."
Co-founder, Antonio Sundquist tells us; "At ACTV, we believe that everyone should have the resources needed to scale great products...".

Meet https://actvmarketing.com/, where this pair of successful entrepreneurs love helping others grow.

Marketing Done Right

10/22/2021

This feel-good story will put you in a Zen mood.
Self-care is too often pushed to the side, but the truth is if one does not care for oneself, care for others cannot happen.
Take care, The Zen Bin offers a great wellness opportunity in NE.

The north Minneapolis wellness space provides donation-based classes and affordable workshops focused on the mind, body and spirit.